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LIVE MUSIC &
ENTERTAINMENT
Live music is a daily occurrence
with venues large and small
hosting local, regional, national,
and international talent. You'll
find music all around you from
street corners, to area parks
and preserves, to small pubs
and taverns, and nationallyrecognized
performing arts
venues.
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Pour Bros.
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
With intimate spaces and large acoustically-perfect auditoriums, this venue on campus has
provided our community with symphonies, international musicians, jazz, opera, pop, and
everything in between for more than 50 years. With over 300 performances during their
season, you'll have ample opportunity to discover the talent from our students and faculty
alongside touring acts. Whether you're sipping on wine during their popular Uncorked series
or catching the ballet, this community space will broaden your horizons.
Top Spots to Catch Some Tunes
We aren't exaggerating when we say you can find live music every day in this community. With a robust local music scene
and touring artists making their way here, there's always a show to catch. Be sure to check the calendars for these spots.
Rose Bowl Tavern-This long-time honky
tonk in downtown Urbana satisfies all of our
music needs with daily acts performing on
their indoor stage or outside in the summer
months. Stop after a visit to the farmers
market or go for a late night jam session with
an array of local and touring acts.
Pour Bros.-This downtown Champaign hot
spot offers live music every week on the
patio or indoors. While you're there, check
out their impressive wall of beers from Illinois
and around the country.
Seven Saints-One of the most scenic
beer gardens in town, Seven Saints treats
audiences to local bands in an urban setting.
Canopy Club-Set in the heart of campus,
the Canopy Club features K-Pop to Hip Hop,
and a little bit of everything in-between to
please our diverse community.
The Space-The newest live music spot in
downtown Champaign, The Space offers
regular late-night shows, while offering
family-friendly performances earlier in the
day.
Loose Cobra-Located in the small town
of Tolono just south of Champaign, this live
music joint will impress you with the touring
bands that grace their stage.
The Cadillac Events-Opening fall of
2023 in Paxton, this massive space has
been renovated to host a number of
large live music events, alongside other
entertainment, bringing nightlife to Market
Street.
The City Center-A little bit of country, a
whole lot of fun. This event venue will keep
you rocking with local and touring bands
ready to entertain you.
The Virginia Theatre-The historic theatre
in downtown Champaign is large enough to
attract big time names, but intimate enough
to feel like the concert is just for you.
State Farm Center-Big acts call for big
arenas and there's no bigger spot than this
campus venue for catching national touring
acts.
LOCAL LOVES
Oulay-Summer nights
are for enjoying wine
outside and listen to music with friends and
family at Alto Vineyards. With live bands
on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons,
I love the relaxed atmosphere and all
grown folks being there.
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https://thespacecu.com/ https://www.rosebowltavern.com/ https://thevirginia.org/ https://www.statefarmcenter.com/ https://www.loosecobra.com/ https://www.pourbroschampaign.com/ https://www.thecadillacevents.com/ https://www.sevensaintsbar.com/ https://altovineyards.net/ https://www.citycenterchampaign.com/ https://canopyclub.com/

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